Postdoctoral Scholar: GI Motility & Calcium Signaling

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); Vor Ort; USD 53.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study gastrointestinal motility, Ca2+ signaling in ICC, and regulation by enteric neurons and gut hormones. The successful candidate will lead independent projects while collaborating with physiologists, neuroscientists, and imaging specialists.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant field, a strong publication record, and experience in Ca2+ imaging, electrophysiology, and molecular biology.

Qualifikationen

• A Ph.D. in Physiology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in Ca2+ imaging or fluorescence microscopy.
• Experience in electrophysiology.
• Experience in gastrointestinal physiology.
• Experience in neuroscience.
• Experience in molecular and cellular biology.
• Experience with mouse models.
• Experience in image analysis and quantitative data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Completion of a doctoral degree within the five years preceding the appointment.
• The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.

Aufgaben

• Lead independent research projects while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of physiologists, neuroscientists, and imaging specialists.
• Investigate cellular signaling networks regulating GI motility and calcium signaling in ICC and related systems.

Kenntnisse

Ca2+ imaging

Electrophysiology

Gastrointestinal physiology

Neuroscience

Molecular & cellular biology

Mouse models

Image analysis

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Physiology/Neuroscience/Cell Biology/Biomedical Engineering/Pharmacology or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study gastrointestinal motility, Ca2+ signaling in ICC, and regulation by enteric neurons and gut hormones. The successful candidate will lead independent projects while collaborating with physiologists, neuroscientists, and imaging specialists.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant field, a strong publication record, and experience in Ca2+ imaging, electrophysiology, and molecular biology.